LIFT Artistic Director & CEO Kris Nelson and Executive Director Stella Kanu today announce a programme of work that begins a year of 40th anniversary celebrations. Lift Loves London is a collection of projects which celebrates the city of London and aims to reconnect people to its sense of risk, joy and rebelliousness.
Kris Nelson said, “LIFT is thrilled to mark our 40th anniversary with this vital and eclectic series of public artworks, digital collaborations and initiatives to imagine and enact the cultural reset. From Sonia Hughes’ daring durational takeovers of iconic London locations to digital conversations predicting what’s next for theatre, to putting young people in the curator’s seat and a summer-long participatory project celebrating the dogs that we adore, LIFT LOVES LONDON will involve audiences in unusual, fun and engaging art projects and conversations through the summer.
“The pandemic meant we cancelled our 2020 festival, which was meant to be my first as LIFT’s artistic director. So, on a personal note, realising these engaging projects by such leading artists is extremely gratifying. The last year has taught us a lot at LIFT, and we’ve experimented with new ways of collaboration – elements audiences can revel in this year and in our 2022 festival.”
